More effective, cheaper concrete manufactured with ash from olive residue biomass

Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 08:00 in Physics & Chemistry

University of Granada researchers have successfully manufactured self-compacting concrete using ash from the combustion of olive pruning residue pellets. Due to its plasticity and cohesion, this type of concrete needs no compaction when used in construction and has many advantages over conventional concrete, resulting in considerable savings of time and money.

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